Puducherry

Aurobindo Ashram

Rejuvenate your life with spiritual salvation at Aurobindo Ashram, one of the most prominent ashrams in India. Set up by Sri Aurobindo way back in 1926, the ashram was looked after by Madam Mirra Alfassa, fondly called The Mother or Maa by the followers. Offering an extremely peaceful environment to practice yoga and meditation, it attracts uncountable visitors, including huge numbers of foreigners, every year. Art-craft workshops, art gallery, ashram library, art house, handmade paper factory, weaving and embroidery departments and many other highlights of the ashram are worth exploring. There are accommodation facilities in the form of ashram-run guesthouses for those who wish to stay here and attain spirituality. Passes are required to stay, to dine and to participate in different activities. Visitors can also visit the cenotaphs (Samadhis) of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother. Guided tours, which begin at 08:15 am, can be joined to explore the ashram in the company of a guide. Additional Information: It is advisable to wear traditional or decent Indian clothes. Children below 3 are not permitted. Sexual activities, alcohol and smoking items are prohibited. Advance reservation is required at ashram-run guesthouses. At the ashram, passes are required by guests for various activities.